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Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos As these photos of container gardens show, a garden can consist of only a pot and a lush plant. It doesn't have to be much more than that. Plus, it's convenient for those with small spaces. If you want to start a garden, consider starting with a container garden like the ones highlighted here. Gardening Ideas to Make a Small Space Feel Like an Oasis 01 of 22 Grow Vegetables in Containers Ngoc Minh Ngo To grow vegetables in containers, look for varieties with words like bush, baby, dwarf, tiny, and patio in their names. They breed to be compact. 02 of 22 Let Plants Flourish in Their Natural Conditions Richard Felber Before heading to the nursery, study the area you’ve picked for your container garden. Is it sunny or shady? Then find plants that will flourish in those conditions. How to Create a Shade Garden—No Sun Necessary 03 of 22 Choose Appropriate Containers Ngoc Minh Ngo Terra-cotta pots are ideal for container plants because their porous walls let air and water easily move through, so roots grow healthy. 04 of 22 Plant Multiple Herbs Together Ngoc Minh Ngo You can plant an assortment of herbs in one pot so long as their care requirements are compatible. The Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Your Indoor Herb Garden 05 of 22 Create a Visually Appealing Entrance Aimee Herring Potted plants flanking an entry door are warm and welcoming. 5 Easy-to-Grow, Flowering Plants to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal 06 of 22 Play With the Arrangement of Pots Richard Felber Place a large pot in the center of a display, accented with smaller pots for balance. 07 of 22 Decorate Your Space Richard Felber Create a "centerpiece" for your porch by grouping varieties of the same species planted in similar pots. 08 of 22 Create a Dramatic Driveway Richard Felber Matching pots planted with ornamental grass lend drama to a driveway or path. 09 of 22 Divide Your Outdoor Space Richard Felber Use potted plants to define an outdoor space: In this photo, they separate the patio from the lawn. 10 of 22 Use Ceramic Pots for Moisture Mark Lund Ceramic pots are porous, allowing roots to breathe, and a glazed finish helps conserve moisture. The 14 Best Outdoor Plant Pots of 2023 11 of 22 Try a Wall Garden Richard Felber Mounted plants cheer up a bare wall. Hang an even number for a formal look or an odd number for a more relaxed feel. Everything You Need to Know to Grow Your Own Vertical Garden 12 of 22 Hang Your Garden Richard Felber For an effortless hanging garden, try mini petunias. They never need deadheading, and they thrive in the sun or a mix of sun and shade. 13 of 22 Repurpose Interesting Containers Beatriz Da Costa An old birdbath makes a perfect new home for shallow-rooted succulents. 14 of 22 Use Potted Plants as a Screen Minh & Wass Create an oasis in your yard by arranging potted plants into a sheltering screen. 15 of 22 Double-Check Drainage in Pots Mark Lund When potting ivy, make sure the containers have enough depth to allow for proper drainage. 16 of 22 Move Plants According to Season Ellen Silverman During the winter, you can force bulbs to bloom indoors (like the Christmas Pearl grape hyacinths shown here), then replant outside come spring. 6 Must-Follow Rules for Thriving Outdoor Planters 17 of 22 Encourage Blooming With Crafty Tactics Ellen Silverman Pungently fragrant paperwhite narcissus are easy to coax into blooming indoors. Use tall containers with no drainage holes. 18 of 22 Consider Non-Traditional Containers Lisa Hubbard A terrarium―which lets greens live in a self-sufficient environment―is a no-fuss way to garden. 19 of 22 Start Your Garden With a Terrarium Lisa Hubbard A humidity-loving tropical houseplant, such as a maidenhair fern or a flame violet, will thrive in a bell-jar terrarium. How to Start a Terrarium 20 of 22 Start Small for Container Gardens Ellen Silverman Purple shamrock makes the tiniest indoor container garden when planted in a ceramic pitcher with drilled added drainage holes. 21 of 22 Seek Beauty in All Parts of a Plant Wendell T. Webber A tangle of roots exposed in a glass cylinder can be just as eye-catching as the leaves above. 22 of 22 Water Plants Properly Ngoc Minh Ngo Always empty saucers after you water plants: Letting pots sit in water can damage roots. How to Care for Potted Plants Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit